• Adventure
• Animation
• Comedy
• Family
• Fantasy

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, this animated blockbuster brings Nintendo’s most iconic characters to the big screen with vibrant fidelity. The story follows Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi, who are sucked into a mysterious warp pipe while trying to fix a massive water main leak. They are separated in transit; Luigi lands in the dark, lava-filled lands ruled by the evil King Bowser, while Mario arrives in the colorful Mushroom Kingdom. To save his brother, Mario teams up with the brave Princess Peach and an adventurous Toad. Their journey takes them to the Jungle Kingdom to recruit the Kong army, leading to a showdown with Bowser, who plans to marry Peach or destroy her kingdom with the invincible Super Star. The voice cast features Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as the show-stealing Bowser. They are joined by Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Seth Rogen (Donkey Kong), and Fred Armisen (Cranky Kong). The film demonstrated a massive divide between professional critics and general audiences. It holds a "Rotten" critic score of 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising the stunning animation and musical score but criticizing the "thin" plot and reliance on nostalgia over narrative depth. Conversely, it holds a stellar 95% audience score, with fans celebrating it as a faithful, fun, and Easter-egg-filled tribute to the games. Jack Black's performance—and his power ballad "Peaches"—became a viral sensation and a highlight of the film's reception. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a colossal commercial success, shattering records to become the highest-grossing film based on a video game of all time. It grossed $574.9 million domestically and $1.36 billion worldwide, finishing as the second-highest-grossing film of 2023 (just behind Barbie). As of late 2025, it is available to stream in the US exclusively on Peacock. It can also be rented or purchased digitally on major platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. Read More

• 2023
• 1 h : 32 min
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• PG